"Starting therapy is a courageous endeavor. You may be feeling stuck in a rut, experiencing difficulties in a relationship, or having trouble managing stress. I provide a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental space where we will work collaboratively to help you gain insight and understanding into the causes of and ways to reduce emotional distress. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, anxiety and depression."

"Starting therapy is a courageous endeavor. You may be feeling stuck in a rut, experiencing difficulties in a relationship, or having trouble managing stress. I provide a warm, empathetic and non-judgmental space where we will work collaboratively to help you gain insight and understanding into the causes of and ways to reduce emotional distress. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, anxiety and depression."

"Are you seeking relief for anxiety, social discomfort or panic with long-term results? My responsive approach is a mixture of actionable techniques using evidence-based practices such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a psychodynamic foundation. That means learning about what your feelings and reactions mean to you and identifying recurring themes in relationships. We are masters at avoiding things that make us uncomfortable but by examining why and what we avoid or naturally gravitate towards, we become free and strong."

"Are you seeking relief for anxiety, social discomfort or panic with long-term results? My responsive approach is a mixture of actionable techniques using evidence-based practices such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with a psychodynamic foundation. That means learning about what your feelings and reactions mean to you and identifying recurring themes in relationships. We are masters at avoiding things that make us uncomfortable but by examining why and what we avoid or naturally gravitate towards, we become free and strong."

"Life is difficult, and what makes it difficult usually involves other people. You can't change them, and changing yourself... who wants to stop being themselves to please other people? What you CAN change is how you RELATE to other people: how you act, how you think, what you're willing to put up with. A lot of pain is caused by our own limited view of ourselves; we contain much more than we know. I do talk therapy and art therapy, either or both -- that's up to you. You know more about you. I'll follow your lead."

"Life is difficult, and what makes it difficult usually involves other people. You can't change them, and changing yourself... who wants to stop being themselves to please other people? What you CAN change is how you RELATE to other people: how you act, how you think, what you're willing to put up with. A lot of pain is caused by our own limited view of ourselves; we contain much more than we know. I do talk therapy and art therapy, either or both -- that's up to you. You know more about you. I'll follow your lead."

"While New York City provides endless opportunities for people, it also presents a fast paced environment that can result in stress, frustration and low self esteem. Fear of failure, body image issues, financial/work problems and competition with others are stressors that I continually deal with in my practice. Common statements that I hear are: "My parents expect so much from me and don't understand what I'm going through," "It's difficult to focus on relationships because of work deadlines," "Although money & sex are supposed to be pleasurable, they are causing difficulty in my relationships.""

"While New York City provides endless opportunities for people, it also presents a fast paced environment that can result in stress, frustration and low self esteem. Fear of failure, body image issues, financial/work problems and competition with others are stressors that I continually deal with in my practice. Common statements that I hear are: "My parents expect so much from me and don't understand what I'm going through," "It's difficult to focus on relationships because of work deadlines," "Although money & sex are supposed to be pleasurable, they are causing difficulty in my relationships.""

"I'm an internationally recognized psychotherapist & trusted sex/relationship counselor. Originally from Australia, my approach brings a distinctly Aussie flavor, which many find refreshing & unique. With 15+ years experience & passion, my practice is individually tailored to help you create lasting change where you need it most. I specialize in all human relationships: from the boardroom to the bedroom, including intimacy and sexuality. From unpacking family history, trauma, depression & anxiety to partnerships, self-esteem, body image, grief or any of life's other complications, I'm with you every step of the way."

"I'm an internationally recognized psychotherapist & trusted sex/relationship counselor. Originally from Australia, my approach brings a distinctly Aussie flavor, which many find refreshing & unique. With 15+ years experience & passion, my practice is individually tailored to help you create lasting change where you need it most. I specialize in all human relationships: from the boardroom to the bedroom, including intimacy and sexuality. From unpacking family history, trauma, depression & anxiety to partnerships, self-esteem, body image, grief or any of life's other complications, I'm with you every step of the way."

"I have been a psychotherapist for 8 years, specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic approach with emphasis on the immediate, relational aspects of treatment. I work to build safety, trust, and intimacy between us so that we can explore the deeper issues that may be affecting your life. I also incorporate a trauma-informed lens to help clients better understand and transform the effects of past events. I specialize in working with both acute and complex trauma, and understand the gravity of social trauma and the insidious ways that oppression can hinder us."

"I have been a psychotherapist for 8 years, specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic approach with emphasis on the immediate, relational aspects of treatment. I work to build safety, trust, and intimacy between us so that we can explore the deeper issues that may be affecting your life. I also incorporate a trauma-informed lens to help clients better understand and transform the effects of past events. I specialize in working with both acute and complex trauma, and understand the gravity of social trauma and the insidious ways that oppression can hinder us."

"I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults. In therapy, I help clients to express themselves, clarify their emotions, and find ways to proactively cope with difficulties and achieve life goals. A free in person consultation is offered before the start of treatment."

"I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults. In therapy, I help clients to express themselves, clarify their emotions, and find ways to proactively cope with difficulties and achieve life goals. A free in person consultation is offered before the start of treatment."

"Which primary experience in life usually has the most impact on us? Relationships. If you uncover the source of most problems in living, childhood relationships and the resulting psychological fallout are at the root. Recognizing you are struggling with something is the beginning step in a courageous journey towards changing it. Without judgment, I will support you on that journey as you learn to understand the origins of your problems, and how to make changes for greater life satisfaction. I encourage you to respect, rather than fear, your problems as a signal to seek help."

"Which primary experience in life usually has the most impact on us? Relationships. If you uncover the source of most problems in living, childhood relationships and the resulting psychological fallout are at the root. Recognizing you are struggling with something is the beginning step in a courageous journey towards changing it. Without judgment, I will support you on that journey as you learn to understand the origins of your problems, and how to make changes for greater life satisfaction. I encourage you to respect, rather than fear, your problems as a signal to seek help."

"I specialize in treating the LGBTQ community and have been trained to treat the specific issues that this community struggles with. Common issues include coming out, family acceptance, relationship/intimacy struggles, isolation, depression, shame, anger/rage, sexual issues, numbness, and addiction. As a member of the community myself, I can assure a certain level of comfort and understanding as well as specialized training when dealing with these issues."

"I specialize in treating the LGBTQ community and have been trained to treat the specific issues that this community struggles with. Common issues include coming out, family acceptance, relationship/intimacy struggles, isolation, depression, shame, anger/rage, sexual issues, numbness, and addiction. As a member of the community myself, I can assure a certain level of comfort and understanding as well as specialized training when dealing with these issues."

"I am a dedicated, perceptive and highly competent clinician with 27 years postgraduate experience. Certified in Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I also hold multiple certifications in addictions treatment and have taught as well as supervised in the areas of addiction, HIV/AIDS and personality disorders. I have worked intensively and extensively with those struggling with (and/or recovering from) all forms of addictive disorders: alcohol/drugs, sexual compulsivity, eating disorders, gambling. In addition, I am strongly experienced in and sensitive to issues of grief, trauma, identity, illness and sexuality and work well with those whose personality styles impede their attempts towards intimacy with others."

"I am a dedicated, perceptive and highly competent clinician with 27 years postgraduate experience. Certified in Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, I also hold multiple certifications in addictions treatment and have taught as well as supervised in the areas of addiction, HIV/AIDS and personality disorders. I have worked intensively and extensively with those struggling with (and/or recovering from) all forms of addictive disorders: alcohol/drugs, sexual compulsivity, eating disorders, gambling. In addition, I am strongly experienced in and sensitive to issues of grief, trauma, identity, illness and sexuality and work well with those whose personality styles impede their attempts towards intimacy with others."

""I'd like to introduce you to someone you may not know very well, YOURSELF."
I've been practicing psychotherapy since 1982 integrating both psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral perspectives.
The psychotherapy journey can ultimately lead to the enhancement of conflict-free thinking and behavior which in turn can contribute to a more satisfying life."

""I'd like to introduce you to someone you may not know very well, YOURSELF."
I've been practicing psychotherapy since 1982 integrating both psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral perspectives.
The psychotherapy journey can ultimately lead to the enhancement of conflict-free thinking and behavior which in turn can contribute to a more satisfying life."

"Taking the initial steps to begin psychotherapy can be intimidating but the process of therapy has the potential to transform your life. Survival skills that may have helped us in the past may have become an obstacle to thriving in the present. This may contribute to feeling stuck in painful relationships, unrewarding jobs and struggling with depression and anxiety. I treat a wide range of concerns and problems including relationship and family of origin issues. My specialties include relational trauma grief and loss, anxiety and depression, LGBT issues, adult adoptees, domestic violence. Additionally, I have experience and enjoy working with artists."

"Taking the initial steps to begin psychotherapy can be intimidating but the process of therapy has the potential to transform your life. Survival skills that may have helped us in the past may have become an obstacle to thriving in the present. This may contribute to feeling stuck in painful relationships, unrewarding jobs and struggling with depression and anxiety. I treat a wide range of concerns and problems including relationship and family of origin issues. My specialties include relational trauma grief and loss, anxiety and depression, LGBT issues, adult adoptees, domestic violence. Additionally, I have experience and enjoy working with artists."

"I believe that the most important element in an effective therapy is a genuine connection between the patient and therapist. My approach in therapy is interactive, supportive and empathic. I view psychotherapy as a creative process and my patients as co-partners in the psychotherapeutic process."

"I believe that the most important element in an effective therapy is a genuine connection between the patient and therapist. My approach in therapy is interactive, supportive and empathic. I view psychotherapy as a creative process and my patients as co-partners in the psychotherapeutic process."

"Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in your life. By exploring and understanding your feelings, thoughts and behaviors you will begin to develop more self-awareness and self-acceptance. It is quite rewarding to better understand the many complicated and self-sabotaging part of yourself and gain more control over those behaviors. Developing insight allows you to have a greater understanding of who you are and the life choices you have made. Insight and self-awareness give you more freedom to make healthier choices and change unsatisfied areas of your life."

"Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in your life. By exploring and understanding your feelings, thoughts and behaviors you will begin to develop more self-awareness and self-acceptance. It is quite rewarding to better understand the many complicated and self-sabotaging part of yourself and gain more control over those behaviors. Developing insight allows you to have a greater understanding of who you are and the life choices you have made. Insight and self-awareness give you more freedom to make healthier choices and change unsatisfied areas of your life."

"An interactive relationship is the cornerstone of effective psychotherapy. It is a creative collaboration. I work with people to help relieve pain and find ways of living that feel better and more meaningful. Together we identify and work through problematic issues and patterns that undermine successful living. The overarching goals in therapy are to find relief, deepen insight, generate new opportunities, cultivate healthy experiences and enjoy more fulfilling relationships. With some help everyone is capable of making positive changes."

"An interactive relationship is the cornerstone of effective psychotherapy. It is a creative collaboration. I work with people to help relieve pain and find ways of living that feel better and more meaningful. Together we identify and work through problematic issues and patterns that undermine successful living. The overarching goals in therapy are to find relief, deepen insight, generate new opportunities, cultivate healthy experiences and enjoy more fulfilling relationships. With some help everyone is capable of making positive changes."

"As a relational therapist, I am deeply passionate to support individuals, families, and couples as they navigate life transitions and different experiences that impact connection with oneself and/or with one another. I strongly believe in the power of resilience (capacity to recover from any impact) and finding growth in the midst of challenges. I also believe, that sometimes finding the openings for growth are not so visible or accessible to our perception and therapy can support expanding that vision."

"As a relational therapist, I am deeply passionate to support individuals, families, and couples as they navigate life transitions and different experiences that impact connection with oneself and/or with one another. I strongly believe in the power of resilience (capacity to recover from any impact) and finding growth in the midst of challenges. I also believe, that sometimes finding the openings for growth are not so visible or accessible to our perception and therapy can support expanding that vision."

"Why, How does therapy work? NY Times: "For one thing, given that our psyches take shape through one-on-one exchanges, we're likely set up to interact with a single person more openly and deeply than with any group. The pair is also inherently fluid and flexible. Two people can make their own society. When even one more person is added, roles and power positions harden. This may be good for stability but problematic for creativity. Three legs make a table stand in place. Two legs are made for moving.'"

"Why, How does therapy work? NY Times: "For one thing, given that our psyches take shape through one-on-one exchanges, we're likely set up to interact with a single person more openly and deeply than with any group. The pair is also inherently fluid and flexible. Two people can make their own society. When even one more person is added, roles and power positions harden. This may be good for stability but problematic for creativity. Three legs make a table stand in place. Two legs are made for moving.'"

"I am a licensed clinical social worker offering individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. My style of therapy is warm, non-judgmental and interactive. I strive to create an environment that feels safe where meaningful work can occur through exploration and gentle challenging. I utilize an eclectic approach, meaning the work is informed by my training in various modalities of psychotherapy and tailored to the individual. I hold a Master's degree from New York University and have trained and worked throughout the New York City hospital and public school system and in various outpatient mental health clinics."

"I am a licensed clinical social worker offering individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. My style of therapy is warm, non-judgmental and interactive. I strive to create an environment that feels safe where meaningful work can occur through exploration and gentle challenging. I utilize an eclectic approach, meaning the work is informed by my training in various modalities of psychotherapy and tailored to the individual. I hold a Master's degree from New York University and have trained and worked throughout the New York City hospital and public school system and in various outpatient mental health clinics."

"People come to therapy for a variety of reasons: struggles with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, loss, life changes and others. Feeling "stuck" is a common and often painful experience. I can help you uncover patterns in thinking, behaving and relating that have become problematic. Therapy can be challenging but with great potential gains. The result is a deepened self-awareness and the capacity to make choices consistent with your needs and goals. You can build satisfying relationships, end self-defeating behaviors and better manage life's inevitable stressors."

"People come to therapy for a variety of reasons: struggles with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, loss, life changes and others. Feeling "stuck" is a common and often painful experience. I can help you uncover patterns in thinking, behaving and relating that have become problematic. Therapy can be challenging but with great potential gains. The result is a deepened self-awareness and the capacity to make choices consistent with your needs and goals. You can build satisfying relationships, end self-defeating behaviors and better manage life's inevitable stressors."

"I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide services to adults, couples and adolescents. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, addiction and severe mental illnesses such as bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. I address a wide range of life challenges including destructive relationships, serious illness and job stress. My approach to treatment begins with providing a comfortable environment. To help you feel comfortable, I like to go at your own pace and work on whatever you want to work on."

"I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I provide services to adults, couples and adolescents. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, addiction and severe mental illnesses such as bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. I address a wide range of life challenges including destructive relationships, serious illness and job stress. My approach to treatment begins with providing a comfortable environment. To help you feel comfortable, I like to go at your own pace and work on whatever you want to work on."

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We should make clear that not all the therapists listed here are gay themselves. Rather, they specialize in helping with aspects of being gay in New York or homosexual. They provide help for gay couples in gay relationships, gay issues and issues that affect gay life.

If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in New York or for a New York gay therapist these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly therapists plus gay therapists in New York, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.

Counseling may include LGBT counseling in New York, LGBTQ or New York GLBT counseling.

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